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{{InfoBoxCombatVehicle
 
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| image = Glaive.gif
 
| image = Glaive.gif
| name = Glaive Medium Tank
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| name = Glaive medium tank
| manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated]]<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15>''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 14-15, "Glaive Vehicle Profile"</ref>
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| manufacturer = [[Cyclops Incorporated]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+">''Technical Readout: 3067'', pp. 14-15, "Glaive Medium Tank"</ref>
 
| production year=3066
 
| production year=3066
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4217/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference=<ref name="MUL1">''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/4217/ MUL online entry for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mission = Fire Support
 
| Mission = Fire Support
| Type = Wheeled
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| Type = Wheeled<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
| cost = 1,659,263 C-bills
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| Tech Base = [[Inner Sphere]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
| mass = 45
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| cost = 1,511,650 [[C-bill]]s<ref name="MUL1"/>
| armor = [[ArcShield Heavy]]<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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| mass = 45 tons<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
| engine = [[Shipil 205]] [[Fusion Engine]]<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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| armor = [[ArcShield Heavy]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
| comsys = [[Cyclops 1J]]<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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| engine = [[Shipil 205]] [[fusion engine]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
| T&T = [[Evil Eye IV]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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| comsys = [[Cyclops 1J]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
| heat sinks = 12
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| T&T = [[Evil Eye IV]] w/[[Artemis IV FCS]]<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
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| heat sinks = 12 [[Heat Sink|single]]
 
| speed = 86
 
| speed = 86
| Crew = 3
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| Crew = 3<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
 
| armament =  
 
| armament =  
*1x [[LRM-15]] w/ Artemis IV FCS
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* 1x [[LRM-15]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]]
*1x [[Extended Range Large Laser]]
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* 1x [[extended-range large laser]]
*2x [[Machine Gun]]s
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* 2x [[machine gun]]
| BV (1.0) = 599<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/><ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 599<ref>''Combat Operations'', p. 131</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 806<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 17</ref>
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| BV (2.0) = 806<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/><ref name="MUL1"/><ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 17</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Description==
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== Description ==
The '''Glaive''' Medium Tank is produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated|Cyclops, Inc.]] as an inexpensive alternative to [['Mech]]s for forces loyal to Duke [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] and the [[Isle of Skye]]. He personally convinced Cyclops CEO [[Morgan Durant]] to develop the design quickly following the death of Duchess [[Margaret Aten]], which they did in under a year, enabling the design to see action in [[3066]]. Though the [[LAAF]] pressured Kelswa-Steiner to make the design available to all units, he purchased the production runs of at least the first four years for the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces#Skye Rangers|Skye Rangers]], citing the Regional Defense edicts. All of the components used in the Glaive are produced locally, with the exception of the missile launcher, though it has been licensed from [[Coventry Metal Works]], so that is expected to change.<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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The '''Glaive medium tank''' is produced by [[Cyclops Incorporated|Cyclops, Inc.]] as an inexpensive alternative to [['Mech]]s for forces loyal to Duke [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] and the [[Isle of Skye]]. He personally convinced Cyclops CEO [[Morgan Durant]] to develop the design quickly following the death of Duchess [[Margaret Aten]], which they did in under a year, enabling the design to see action in [[3066]]. Though the [[LAAF]] pressured Kelswa-Steiner to make the design available to all units, he purchased the production runs of at least the first four years for the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces#Skye Rangers|Skye Rangers]], citing the Regional Defense edicts. All of the components used in the Glaive are produced locally, with the exception of the missile launcher, though it has been licensed from [[Coventry Metal Works]], so that is expected to change.<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
  
The Glaive itself not terribly speedy for a tank of its mass, as it is only capable of 86 km/h. A scant five and a half tons of armor protect it. The use of a [[fusion engine]] allows it over a third of its mass for weaponry.<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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The Glaive itself not terribly speedy for a tank of its mass, as it is only capable of 86 km/h. A scant five and a half tons of armor protect it. The use of a [[fusion engine]] allows it to commit over a third of its mass for weaponry.<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
  
==Weapons and Equipment==
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== Weapons and Equipment ==
The largest weapon on the Glaive is a Coventry SuperFire [[LRM-15]] that has enhanced accuracy thanks to the use of an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. It also gives the tank indirect fire capability, though the laser-guided system will not help it in that case. To supplement the missile launcher at range is a Cyclops XII [[ER Large Laser]]. To protect the tank at short range, as well as from conventional [[infantry]], the Glaive mounts a pair of Kicker [[Machine Gun]]s. They are located in a turret mount, along with the laser, so that they can be brought to bear against any enemy that the Glaive's crew can see.<ref name=TRO3067pp14-15/>
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The largest weapon on the Glaive is a Coventry SuperFire [[LRM-15]] that has enhanced accuracy thanks to the use of an [[Artemis IV Fire Control System]]. It also gives the tank indirect fire capability, though the laser-guided system will not help it in that case. To supplement the missile launcher at range is a Cyclops XII [[ER Large Laser]]. To protect the tank at short range, as well as from conventional [[infantry]], the Glaive mounts a pair of Kicker [[Machine Gun]]s. They are located in a turret mount, along with the laser, so that they can be brought to bear against any enemy that the Glaive's crew can see.<ref name="TRO:3067p14+"/>
  
==Variants==
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== Variants ==
*;Glaive MFB : This version of the Glaive has a [[Limited Amphibious]] chassis and a single [[Mobile Field Base]]. To make room for this equipment it has no weapons of any kind. BV (2.0) = 277<ref>''Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 18</ref>
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*;Glaive MFB : This version of the Glaive was introduced in [[Introduction Year::3068]]<ref name="MUL2"/> has a [[Limited Amphibious]] chassis and a single [[Mobile Field Base]]. To make room for this equipment it has no weapons of any kind. BV (2.0) = 277<ref>Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged'', p. 18</ref><ref name="MUL2">[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5729/glaive-medium-tank-mfb/ MUL online date for the Glaive Medium Tank (MFB) variant]</ref>
  
==References==
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==Notes==
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* In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to '''Gleve'''.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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File:Glaive.gif|Original Glaive from ''[[Technical Readout: 3067|TRO:3067]]''
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</gallery>
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== References ==
 
<references/>
 
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==Bibliography==
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== Bibliography ==
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
 
* ''[[Combat Operations]]''
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* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3067]]''
  
[[Category:Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Combat Vehicles|Glaive]]
[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Medium Combat Vehicles|Glaive]]
[[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:45 ton Combat Vehicles|Glaive]]
[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Wheeled Combat Vehicles|Glaive]]
[[Category:Lyran Combat Vehicles]]
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[[Category:Fire Support Combat Vehicles|Glaive]]
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[[Category:German renamed units]]

Latest revision as of 01:35, 23 November 2022

Glaive.gif
Glaive medium tank
Production information
Manufacturer Cyclops Incorporated[1]
Production Year 3066[2]
Mission Fire Support
Type Wheeled[1]
Cost 1,511,650 C-bills[2]
Technical specifications
Tech Base Inner Sphere[1]
Mass 45 tons[1]
Armor ArcShield Heavy[1]
Engine Shipil 205 fusion engine[1]
Speed 86 km/h
Crew 3[1]
Communications System Cyclops 1J[1]
Targeting Tracking System Evil Eye IV w/Artemis IV FCS[1]
Heat Sinks 12 single
Armament
BV (1.0) 599[3]
BV (2.0) 806[1][2][4]


Description[edit]

The Glaive medium tank is produced by Cyclops, Inc. as an inexpensive alternative to 'Mechs for forces loyal to Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner and the Isle of Skye. He personally convinced Cyclops CEO Morgan Durant to develop the design quickly following the death of Duchess Margaret Aten, which they did in under a year, enabling the design to see action in 3066. Though the LAAF pressured Kelswa-Steiner to make the design available to all units, he purchased the production runs of at least the first four years for the Skye Rangers, citing the Regional Defense edicts. All of the components used in the Glaive are produced locally, with the exception of the missile launcher, though it has been licensed from Coventry Metal Works, so that is expected to change.[1]

The Glaive itself not terribly speedy for a tank of its mass, as it is only capable of 86 km/h. A scant five and a half tons of armor protect it. The use of a fusion engine allows it to commit over a third of its mass for weaponry.[1]

Weapons and Equipment[edit]

The largest weapon on the Glaive is a Coventry SuperFire LRM-15 that has enhanced accuracy thanks to the use of an Artemis IV Fire Control System. It also gives the tank indirect fire capability, though the laser-guided system will not help it in that case. To supplement the missile launcher at range is a Cyclops XII ER Large Laser. To protect the tank at short range, as well as from conventional infantry, the Glaive mounts a pair of Kicker Machine Guns. They are located in a turret mount, along with the laser, so that they can be brought to bear against any enemy that the Glaive's crew can see.[1]

Variants[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • In German products, the unit's proper name was translated to Gleve.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Technical Readout: 3067, pp. 14-15, "Glaive Medium Tank"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MUL online entry for the Glaive
  3. Combat Operations, p. 131
  4. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 17
  5. 5.0 5.1 MUL online date for the Glaive Medium Tank (MFB) variant
  6. Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged, p. 18

Bibliography[edit]